In November, a constitutional amendment will appear on ballots statewide that would reduce — and potentially eliminate — property taxes on homesteaded properties.
Category: Consumer
Posted inInsight Polk
For Lakeland Residents Without a Car, Getting Around Can Be a Daily Struggle
For about 1 in 13 Lakeland households, getting to work, groceries, school, and doctor visits can mean long walks in heat or rain, missed buses, and costly workarounds.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Adds $600K for Fuel as Diesel Costs Soar
A 54% increase in diesel prices has nearly exhausted the city’s original fuel budget.
Posted inConsumer
As State Accuses Roofer of Deception, Polk Homeowners With Liens Face Difficult Decisions
Florida attorney general has filed a suit against Florida Roof Specialists
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Electric’s Newest Customer Service Rep Isn’t Human
AI chatbot “CayLa” will handle routine calls as the utility faces growing demand.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Fuel Rate Increase Will Add $18 to Most Lakeland Electric Bills This Spring
Natural gas costs spiked during last month’s cold snap, leaving Lakeland Electric about $19 million over budget.
Posted inConsumer
Brace for Higher Electric Bills After Lakeland’s Deep Freeze
Record-setting cold drove up electricity use across the city. Here’s why bills may be higher — and what help is available.
Posted inEnvironment
Dry Stretch Prompts Once-a-Week Watering Limits in Polk County Starting Feb. 8
Months of dry weather pushed the Southwest Florida Water Management District to tighten watering rules.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Electric Launches Rate Study to See if Power Bills Add Up
Results of the six-month study are expected this summer. Any approved changes would appear on electric bills starting Oct. 1.
Posted inConsumer
Plan Ahead: Polk Tax Collector Offices Closing for Several Days in February
A major software update will pause in-person service — and some online payments — in mid-February.
